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I just found the Schallers a bit noisy; when recording or playing through headphones they would clatter around and creak as the bass moved. The Marvel locks are nice and tight. There's no movement other than rotation around the strap pin.

Also a sort of downsize. I rarely play loud in the house as I prefer to use headphones and my Vbass unit but I recently got this great little ABM combo for a bit of 'rumble'. It also doubles as a sub for my office stereo! Got an absolute bargain! [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pedullaman/media/73EE2C61-135A-4413-9ACC-B42A19FE4090_zpshcxzu31d.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/73EE2C61-135A-4413-9ACC-B42A19FE4090_zpshcxzu31d.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Nice thanks for that. Used to just use mine flat into the 1516 can but remember playing with the input gain etc. Eventually found a great tone but the full range cab definitely helped. This write up would have been useful. I don't think I ever tried using a Y lead; probably should have done!

Also one of Chad's best drummy bits. ALsong with the intro to 'Walkabout' on One Hot Minute

I've tried a few and the best are Marvel locks. Really neat and very secure, whilst being nice and small with no rattle once attached. https://m.thomann.de/gb/marvel_security_strap_lock_system_gd.htm Wouldn't mind trying these next http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Loxx_Locks.html

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1462796516' post='3045673'] There used to be the full length documentary on there; an excellent and interesting watch, as long as you like RHCP! [/quote] Yeah, this is the one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Funky-Monks-DVD-Chili-Peppers/dp/6305750467/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1462796617&sr=8-5&keywords=red+hot+chili+peppers+video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKi8t7qD11A

One of my faves, too. I have a video of them playing/recording it at some house they rented for the BSSM sessions.

[URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pedullaman/media/avay.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/avay.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Loved that rig.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1462396317' post='3042791'] Seriously tho what can you actually do with that? Two strings is pushing it but what can you do on one string? [/quote] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQCSg8p8bbM

Looks brilliant!!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1462380094' post='3042562'] I'm currently waiting for mine. Any day now. I never played with the original so I'd be no use regarding how it compares to the older one. [/quote] Better send it to me then

The Vguitar forums are really useful btw http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=183.0

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1462274596' post='3041590'] One thing though, if you are putting this on an active bass, you need to give some thought to where you get the signal from. You don't want to get the signal from after the active circuit, as if it uses the jack socket to switch the power to the active, it will be dead if you have only plugged the 13 way in, but conversely the volume for the active control is often after the preamp, You could have the active just switched on by a switch but you only have to forget that once and you have no battery the next time you pick it up. [/quote] Not sure of the exact pathway but following the instructions with the kit I ended up with essentially two independent outputs - standard jack functions as normal in active/passive and 13 pin the same, with the GK bypassed it functions the same as the 1/4" out in active and passive. I can take some pictures if it'll help but the battery isn't drained if the active switch is on and nothing is plugged in.

Indeed - that's what I have, the 13 pin and normal 1/4" jack next to each other. The sound of the clean signal isn't affected at all. One thing to consider is what else you choose to mount from the kit - you can have as little as the pickup and the output, or you can also mount up and down switches, an LED, and a volume/assignable control. I chose to do just the volume/assignable pot but later added the up/down switches too.

Try a limiter rather than a compressor

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278159-1u-2x400w-digital-amplifier/page__fromsearch__1

3kg

I'll never sell my Vigier. I've had it for 10 years now, it's been my main - and mostly only - bass for the majority of the time I've been working on Basschat/Basstalk/Bassworld and it's been adjusted, modified and worked on by lots of BCers throughout the years. It's not only a truly fantastic instrument but a real tangible piece of the BC story, to me.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1461705803' post='3037048'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP2r2aPxNB8[/media] [/quote] That's it!!! Thanks. It must be a different version then because I've heard this song before and didn't like it. Don't mind this version but actually it's not as good as I remember. Still probably worth a play though. And doesn't it look like a Bills or Zizi's behind them? Got the bassist wrong didn't I?

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1461705058' post='3037035'] Could you hum the tune? [/quote] I'd love to upload a sample of my humming bit I can't actually remember anything about the tune itself. And to cap it all the episode of Interceptors I had already seen - although the police pulling over cars stinking of weed and turfing out the Adidas wearing occupants does get a bit tiring after a while.

Hi guys Accidentally stumbled on to 4Music earlier trying to find my daily dose of Police Interceptors. There was a nice tune on but they didn't say who it was. I assume, being on 4music it was a chart song but I don't listen to the radio and my GF hadn't heard it before either. I wonder if anyone can ID it for me from my observations (I only heard maybe 30 seconds but thought it would be fun to play along to - I may be wrong upon second hearing) but: - White male singer with short dark hair - Piano/bass/guitar/vocal setup - Relaxed groove, slightly mellow song - Bass sounded upright but briefly saw bassist (skinny black chap) playing a fretless jazz IIRC - Looked like they were playing outside an italian restaurant with a glass roof (akin to the restaurants found around the old train station in Windsor) no special effects just different shots of them playing (in the bit I saw anyway) - Nice smattering of piano in the groove, not piano led but it was a prominent part of the melody ummm that's about it. Long shot, I know. But I simply can't watch 4music again in case I end up seeing a Kardashian so please help! Cheers ped P.S have trawled 4music site and UK top 40 vids on Youtube, can't see it I don't think..

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1406373582' post='2510986'] Weight has never been a problem for me (although I understand it is for many), I'm yet to play a bass that's uncomfortable because of how heavy it is. [/quote] Neither had I until I owned an Alembic Europa 6 string which weighed a ton. Most of the time I play sitting down so it didn't bother me that much either but it played on my mind I suppose. I have to say I really don't worry about the weight of a bass now. [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pedullaman/media/Vigier%20and%20Alembic/alembic1.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/Vigier%20and%20Alembic/alembic1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Bass is only 6.6lbs/3kg and Sybil is 9.8Kg